Edelbrock 5280 User Manual

• INSTALLATION:
1. Place vehicle on level, stable ground (i.e. concrete driveway).
2. Raise vehicle and support under the frame so rear end can be raised and lowered if needed.
Removing rear wheels is not required, but can be helpful.
3. Unbolt front bushing bracket from transmission.
4. Unbolt rear of torque arm from rear end. To remove bolts, it may be necessary to raise or lower
rear end. Remove torque arm from chassis.
5. Remove front bushing and bushing bracket from O.E.M. arm.
TORQUE ARM #5280
For 1984-2002 Camaro/Firebird
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and study these instructions before installing your new torque arm. If you have any questions,
please contact us at our Technical Hotline: 1-800-416-8628, 7:00 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, Pacific
Standard Time.
• NOTE:
This torque arm is designed to fit
1984-2000 Camaro/Firebird with
front torque arm locator lips
facing away from driveshaft. See
Figure 1.
• PREPARATION CHECKLIST: The following equipment is required:
ü Jack
ü Jack stands (4 required)
ü Drill with 7/32 drill bit or grinder to remove rivets
ü 13mm, 15mm, 21mm Socket and wrenches
ü Torque wrench
ü Thread lock compound
• CAUTION:
Installation requires being under
raised vehicle. Support vehicle
on level and stable ground, using
proper load rated jack stands.
Viewed From Rear of Transmission
Lip
Correct Incorrect
Lip
Lips Facing Away
From Driveshaft
Lips Facing
Towards Driveshaft
Fig. 1

Edelbrock 5280 Specifications

General

Product Type	Carburetor
Brand	Edelbrock
Model	5280
Carburetor Type	4-Barrel
Number of Barrels	4
Fuel	Gasoline
Material	Aluminum
Choke Type	Electric
Base Plate Material	Aluminum
Throttle Bore Size	1.75 inches
Throttle Shaft Material	Steel

Summary

Preparation Checklist

Installation Steps

Step 1: Vehicle Placement

Position the vehicle on a level and stable surface for safe installation.

Step 2: Raising the Vehicle

Lift and support the vehicle securely, noting wheel removal is optional but helpful.

Step 3: Front Bushing Bracket Removal

Unbolt the front torque arm bushing bracket from the transmission.

Step 4: Rear Torque Arm Removal

Unbolt the rear of the torque arm from the rear end and remove it from the chassis.

Step 5: OEM Arm Component Removal

Remove the front bushing and its bracket from the original equipment manufacturer's arm.

Step 6: Bracket Disassembly

Grind off rivet heads and disassemble the bracket to remove the OEM bushing.

Step 7: Inner Bracket Installation

Install the inner bracket onto the transmission.

Step 8: Torque Arm Placement

Place the new torque arm on the rear end, using factory bolts and supplied washers.

Step 9: Bushing Installation

Grease the polyurethane bushing and install it onto the torque arm, ensuring correct orientation.

Step 10: Outer Bracket Tightening

Install the outer bracket and tighten it at this time.

Step 11: Rear Bolt Torque

Torque the rear bolts to 97 ft./lbs.

Step 12: Post-Drive Checks

After driving 10 miles, re-torque all bolts and perform regular checks.